Caption
Larry Doby, American League pioneer, 2012.
Number
4695
Prompt
Larry Doby, the man in the image, should swing solidly at a fast pitch and then trot out of the image after making contact.
Body
The inclusion of Larry Doby in the "Major League Baseball All-Stars" set was a significant recognition of his often-overlooked role as a pioneer in the integration of baseball. The stamp, based on a historical photograph, shows Doby at bat for the Cleveland Indians. The First Day of Issue for his individual stamp was held in Cleveland.